Ok I moved my computer (which has been working flawlessly before) into the other room and since then windows 7 reported an imminent hard disk failure. So I bought a new Samsung F3 HD103SJ to replace the Samsung HD501lj, that reported the error. The next day that hard drive reports the same error. I'm confused. Is something wrong with the motherboard? I replaced the sata cord hoping that would fix the problem and I am still waiting for it to occur again. If anyone can explain a possible solution for this problem it would be great as I cant spend money replacing random parts in hopes that the problem will be fixed. All though I would love to

You may already have solved the problem but better be safe so download smartmontools and post the output of this command: smartctl -a hdaI'm assuming you have Windows installed on both drives and you're not using them at the same time. If both drives are connected, then replace hda with hdb and you'll have the data for the second drive. In any case post the data for both drives.

yea problem is still there. could you link me to the correct file for me to download please. My computer is core 2 duo with a Samsung F3 HD103SJ as the only harddrive. I had a Samsung HD501lj which was my only harddrive before it gave me the same error. So either both drives or bad, or possibly neither. Operating system is windows 7 x64.

I don't know about better but smartmontools is standard and people understand what it does and doesn't display. I don't know the program you used and it may hide relevant information.Just google smartmontools. It's quite popular.If you don't want to install it and figure out how to make it work in Windows, you could use a Live CD (in spite of the name, they can also be loaded onto other devices such as thumb drives) such as Clonezilla (google it). That would also avoid any mess that Windows might be making. But really, using smartmontools in Windows is quicker than booting a different operating system!

Based on the information you posted, your new drive seems alright. There's an odd value (throughput is 0 ?) but that wouldn't concern me. What would concern me tis that this may be partial information (what about the error log?) so I wouldn't consider that as a definite indication. And that doesn't tell us anything about the old drive.

Something else you could try is asking Microsoft (you're their customer!) what on earth they mean with this warning of theirs and what they're basing it on.

It works on all drives not just Seagate ones and is not Biased against other manufaturers.

I strongly suspect that the bit of software that gave you the message is not a Microsoft product at all, but is instead a bit of Malware that is giving you bullshit information and then tries to get money out of you - have a look at the link below for an example.

I assume that you have Antivirus software, if you dont, get some, AVG Free is pretty good and FREE. The only one I would spend money on is NOD32, the rest of the paid-for ones are shit (that includes Norton and McAffee), NOD32 do a free 1-month trial as well, and it also gets quite a lot of Malware which the rest barely touch.

Good thinking about the malware thing.Yeah, when you get an error message, google the exact wording and you'll probably know if it's a legitimate message or not. And even if the messages seems legit, follow the official instructions from your vendor you can find with google and not whatever pops up on your screen.That or simply use your vendor's official support channels!

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Download and run Seagate Seatools for windows and run the "Short Drive Self Test", if it passes its probably OK, if you want you can the run the "long DST" (wave goodbye to a couple of hours).

Don't bother with non-standard software. smartmontools does the same thing but the tests can be run while you're using your computer normally. No need to waste time.

I personally use SmartMonTools all of the time, but most people dont know what to look for and often cant be bothered to read the details, so Seagates tool is great as in less than 2-minutes it simply says "OK" or "FAIL", and the "Long DST" actually gives the drive a bit of a workout, which I am sure is possible to do in SMT, but ultimately its easy and that where it wins.

Also its just as easy to hook up the other HDD and test both of them at the same time with SeaTools, and it wont take any longer.

Ok the error message said."Windows detected an imminent hard disk failureBack up your files immediately to prevent information loss, and then contact the computer manufacturer to determine if you need to repair or replace the disk.

Start the backup process

Ask me laterIf the disk fails before the next warning you could lose all of the programs and documents on the disk."

I ran HDtune and Seatools and it passed every test. Also malwarebytes detected nothing.

I also checked the voltages and temps with CpuID and got the following

You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post._________________Internet Computer: e4300w/Mininja, DS3, 2gigDDR800, hd501lj, Evga 8800gts, 380w Earthwatts Big Fan Modified Case

Your problem remind me something: some time ago I had an intermittent problem with a hard drive(PATA); the problem was a (barely)lose molex connector. So, did you checked the power connector of your hard drive?

I may check it again. I tried wiggling all the wires and reconnecting them. Its strange. I played CIV 4 with my fiance all day today and it didnt do it once. I dont really notice a problem, and no program Ive run has found a problem other than my voltage being a little low.

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